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VAT Direct

Ch 056.7of 27 VAT Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3VAT calculationYes
  4. 4VAT return filingYes
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Overview

VAT Direct is ranked #5 of 27 in VAT software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Web. There is a free plan.

VAT Direct plans and pricing

All plans
Basic service Free Free bridging for VAT and Income Tax Self Assessment; digital records for businesses below the VAT threshold, up to 500 transactions per period; cash basis vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Premium services Not published Includes some Open Banking, Making Tax Digital and other services; contact the provider for details vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on VAT software

Free plan
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VAT calculation
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VAT return filing
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Facts

Purpose
VAT Direct provides software for submitting VAT and Self Assessment returns and obtaining VAT information using the Exedra platform.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Spreadsheet submissions
Users can submit VAT return data from CSV files generated by spreadsheets or other computer systems, without replacing their existing accounting system.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Cloud cashbook
Its online cashbook keeps VAT and Self Assessment records and supports cash basis or standard VAT accounting.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
VAT schemes
The cashbook supports Flat Rate, retail and margin schemes, traditional VAT, EC VAT and the Domestic Reverse Charge, and tracks CIS payments.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Transaction limit
The free digital-record service for smaller businesses is limited to 500 transactions per period and requires cash-basis accounts.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Open Banking
The service can load bank statements into its cashbook, supports multiple bank, cash and credit card accounts, and offers an API to download bank data.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
API access
The API can provide bank statement information and HMRC tax information; users obtain an authorisation token after logging in.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Security
The site says it includes anti-fraud headers and offers optional two-factor authentication by text message or similar method.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Privacy
The privacy notice says data is processed in the UK and that third parties do not access personal data unless the law allows it.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Regulatory registration
The site states that Cirrostratus Exedra Ltd is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority for payment services as an account information service provider.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Support
The site lists [email protected] for support questions.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Company
The maker identifies Cirrostratus Exedra Ltd, trading as Cirrostratus, as the data controller and processor, at 78 Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8BB.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026
Company founding
Companies House records Cirrostratus Exedra Ltd as incorporated on 28 August 2018.find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · 2 Oct 2026
Notable limitation
The cashbook does not currently handle FRC Taxonomies.vat.direct · 2 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Birmingham, United Kingdomvat.direct · 28 Sept 2026

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